cruiser
/ˈkɹu.zɚ/
A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship; A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.; A starship of comparable role
- plural
- cruisers
Meanings
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A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship
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A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
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A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.; A starship of comparable role
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Any of several yachts designed for cruising
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A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant shipsrare
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A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraftrare
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One who attends cruisesrare
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A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive stylingrare
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A police patrol vehiclerare
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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindularare